From now through Dec. 10, community members can sign up to participate in “History in the Baking,” a holiday cookie contest sponsored by the Gloucester Museum of History.
“We’re just excited to bring some holiday cheer to the community,” said Historic Resources Supervisor Robert Kelly.
Participants can pick up a cookie container and rules sheet at the museum from now until Saturday and Monday through Wednesday of next week from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day. The contest will be operating under two age categories: children in third through 12th grades and adults ages 18 and older.
“Each entry must contain six cookies that fit in the container,” said Kelly.
Entrants are encouraged to make their favorite holiday cookie for the contest. Store-bought cookies, commercially-prepared dough and cookies requiring refrigeration will not be accepted. Only one entry will be accepted per baker.
Those participating are asked to drop off their creations with a copy of the recipe they used to the museu...